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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,272.32, 1,336,197.20 and 532,664.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,272.32, 1,336,197.20 and 532,664.21 is: 735,066.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,272.32 : 1,336,197.20 = 532,664.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,272.32/1,336,197.20 = 532,664.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,272.32x = 1,336,197.20 × 532,664.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,272.32x = 711,744,426,619.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,744,426,619.38/968,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,066.37

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